May 2009
Mason's Own Iron Man
Photo by Randy Urick.
By Broadside Staff Writer Ebad Khan
Little do we know as members of the George Mason University community that we are honored with the presence of one of the NCAA’s finest, senior Scott Krieger. As the outfielder and sometimes first baseman for the Mason baseball team, Krieger is known for breaking numerous records and setting countless milestones for future generations of Mason baseball to strive towards.
Change is A-Comin'
By Broadside Sex Columnist Billy Curtis
Andy Warhol once said, “They say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” We go through our lives constantly changing from the person we were at birth to whatever type of person we will be in the future. Sometimes our changes are beneficial—other times, maybe not so much. But regardless, change is inevitable.
New Kirk and Spock Talk about Star Trek
By Broadside Staff Writer Patrick Wall
Photo Courtesy of Industrial Light & Magic.
“Space, the final frontier...”
These are the words that changed science fiction and entertainment, as we know it.
For over 40 years, Star Trek has captured the imaginations of audiences the world over. On May 8, director and producer J.J. Abrams will bring the popular series back to the big screen with his new film based on the Trek series.
Tips for a Stress Free Exam Week
By Broadside Staff Writer Maria Cianfichi
It’s that dreaded time of year again. As the end of the semester draws near, the workload is overwhelming.
With papers piled high and exams in the near future, it is easy to lose your cool and become stressed. For this reason, Student Government sponsored “De-Stress Fest” this past week in the Johnson Center.
Free food and drinks were passed out to students at noon Monday through Thursday. In addition, carts stocked with energy drinks roamed the JC at 10 p.m. for those studying.
The Office of Counseling and Psychological Services recommends a 10-Point Plan on “How to Live Through Finals.”
Fencing Concludes Successful Season
Photo by Brittany Barnett.
By Broadside Sports Editor Brian Chan
Even a first-year club that won a conference championship still has goals for its subsequent years. The George Mason University fencing club wrapped up their inaugural season, winning the Baltimore-Washington Collegiate Fencing Conference championships last weekend.
Mason finished first overall with the sabre and epee teams taking second and the foil team earning a third-place finish. Junior club president Chris Atwood took the second-place medal in sabre while junior Josh Reed ranked ninth in epee, freshmen Victoria Owens and Jay Carty placed fifth and sixth in foil, respectively, in the individual competitions at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
Outdoor Club Pushes for 'On-Campus Hemlock'
Photo by Thomas Breeden.
By Broadside Correspondent Siobhan Fabio
A student group at George Mason University, The Rock On! Outdoor Club, is working quickly to establish “replacement” outdoor leadership and recreation centers on both the Fairfax and Prince William campuses because the university did not renew its contract with Hemlock Overlook.
Rock On! has been petitioning students and trying to garner student support for the on-campus outdoor leadership and recreation centers, envisioning them as worthwhile resources focused on education, recreation and sustainability.
In The Area
Compiled from press releases and The Fairfax County Times.
Meeting Scheduled over Partial University Drive Closure
The Fairfax City Council plans to provide information to the public about the pending closure of southern University Drive at a community dialogue meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. May 5 in the City Hall Annex.
On May 18, the city will close University Drive at Armstrong Street and at the city line near George Mason University. Southbound traffic will be rerouted to Route 123/Chain Bridge Road. Drivers will be directed along the new path with signs and variable message boards, according to a city press release.
George Mason Boulevard is expected to open by late June, connecting the city to Mason from University Drive at Armstrong Street. Drivers who wish to travel south on Route 123 will be able to do so via westbound Armstrong Street (in front of City Hall).
Campus News in Brief
Compiled by Broadside Interim Assistant News Editor Justin Petrisek and News Editor Kevin Loker
Director of Forensics Elected Faculty Senate Chair
Dr. Peter Pober, a professor of communication and director of Forensics at George Mason University, has been elected chair of the Faculty Senate for the coming year.
The Faculty Senate is the principal faculty advisory body to the president and the administration. Their responsibility is to speak and act for the general faculty, as a whole, on matters affecting the welfare of the university and the university-wide academic policy.
Nuts and Home Runs: A Week in Photos
The last week of classes offered some great choices for entertainment, including Testival, Every Freakin' Friday and great moments from the track and field competition.
Professors, Student Dedicate Time to Astronomy Website
Photo courtesy of Yvonne Garcia.
By Broadside Style Editor Emily Sharrer
In school, astronomy was never one of Chris Mathews’ favorite subjects. That’s why even those close to the art and visual technology major may be surprised to learn that for a little over a year, Mathews has been working closely with astronomy enthusiasts on Astrocast.TV, a web-based news program focusing on astronomy.
If the website had not won two awards for their educational and creative efforts, many probably would not know that the ordinary college freshman was busy taping and working on graphics for the site’s monthly show tapings.